28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

Juanita Mummy Arequipa: The Incan Ice Maiden The Juanita mummy is a must while exploring Arequipa, Peru’s second-largest city. A statement that has rung true for decades but one that has recently...

An evening at Lima Photo 2015 Yesterday I had the opportunity to check out the inauguration of Lima Photo 2015 which runs until this Sunday, August 16th from 2-9pm. Set up similarl...

Choquequirao, The Other Machu Picchu Choquequirao is a rarely-visited Incan site, accessible only on foot some 3,085m up in the Salkantay Mountain Range. A 'lost city of the Incas' and 's...

Cosmopolitan Capital: XXIV Jazz Festival in Lima Lima is a city with much more than ceviche restaurants, coastal views and congested streets–like any capital city, it has its cosmopolitan side as wel...

‘Jungle Jimmy’ McSparron, Aracari Specialist Aracari specialist Jimmy McSparron is a wildly versatile, and energetic character with 10 years living, or shall we say adventuring, in Peru. Original...

Amaveda: Luxury Detox Retreat at KiChic Hotel Peru Aracari is pleased to offer this 7-night Amaveda retreat, taking place 10 - 17 November 2017 at KiChic hotel. The retreat focuses on classical Ayurved...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!